Cells
What is a cell?
The smallest unit of life
Where can organs be found?
Inside our bodies, some are on the outside like our skin, hair and finger nails.
How many organ systems do we have in total?
11
The nucleus is like the _______ on the cell
BRAIN!
a green pigment, present in all green plants; responsible for the absorption of sunlight
Are humans single celled, or multi-celled?
Multi-celled
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Which cell contains a chloroplast?
plant cell
Glucose
a simple sugar which is an important energy source for plants
Without cells, there still would be life on Earth...true or false?
False, every living thing is alive because of cells.
An organ is made of several types of tissue and therefore several types of cells...true or false?
True!
What is the digestive system responsible for? Name three organs involved in the digestive system
Breaking down/ digesting our foo; teeth, tongue, stomach
Which part of the cell is responsible for making sure the cell has energy?
mitochondria
cytoplasm
lysosomes
Mitochondria..its the powerhouse of the cell!
Carbon dioxide vs. Oxygen.... describe the partnership between plants and animals
Plants give off oxygen for living organisms to breathe; living organisms exhale carbon dioxide for the plant to undergo photosynthesis
New cells are created from pre-existing cells: true or false?
True! Cells duplicate or copy themselves
Organs float freely inside our bodies...true or false?
False...
Define an organ system
A group of organs that work together to perform tasks
What does a cell wall do for a ...first off ...is a cell wall in a plant or animal cell? Okay... now what does it do?
Plant, gives it support and structure. Think about the trunk of a tree
Making food using light; sunlight, water, soil and carbon dioxide
Cells have many structures inside of them called organelles. These organelles are like the organs in a human and they help the cell stay alive...true or false?
True
What does "organelles" mean?
Tiny organs
Give an example of an organ system, describe its importance the organs involved in that system.
Example; urinary- kidney, bladder
circulatory- veis, brain, heart
Name one additional part of a cell, and tell its function
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Nervous system
Responsible for sending information to one part of your body to another